2004 CADILLAC XLR wheel

Automatic Transmission Operation
There are several different positions for your shift lever.
PARK (P):This position locks your rear wheels. It is
the best position to use when you start your engine
because your vehicle cannot move easily.
{CAUTION:
It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the
shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the
parking brake ®rmly set. Your vehicle can roll.
Do not leave your vehicle when the engine is
running unless you have to. If you have left the
engine running, the vehicle can move
suddenly. You or others could be injured. To
be sure your vehicle will not move, even when
you are on fairly level ground, always set your
parking brake and move the shift lever to
PARK (P). See
Shifting Into Park (P) on
page 2-28
.
Be sure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before
starting the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic
transmission shift lock control system.
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You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you
can shift from PARK (P) when the vehicle is running.
If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure
on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way
into PARK (P) as you maintain brake application. Then
move the shift lever into the gear you wish. See
Shifting Out of Park (P) on page 2-30.
REVERSE (R):Use this gear to back up.
Notice:Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle
is moving forward could damage the transmission.
The repairs would not be covered by your warranty.
Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is
stopped.
To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow,
ice or sand without damaging your transmission,
see If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow on
page 4-31.
NEUTRAL (N):In this position, your engine does not
connect with the wheels. To restart when you are
already moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use
NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed.
{CAUTION:
Shifting into a drive gear while your engine is
running at high speed is dangerous. Unless
your foot is ®rmly on the brake pedal, your
vehicle could move very rapidly. You could
lose control and hit people or objects. Do not
shift into a drive gear while your engine is
running at high speed.
Notice:Shifting out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N)
with the engine running at high speed may damage
the transmission. The repairs would not be
covered by your warranty. Be sure the engine is not
running at high speed when shifting your vehicle.
AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D):This position is
for normal driving.
Notice:Spinning the tires or holding the vehicle in
one place on a hill using only the accelerator
pedal may damage the transmission. If you are
stuck, do not spin the tires. When stopping on a hill,
use the brakes to hold the vehicle in place.
Maximum engine speed is limited to protect driveline
components from improper operation.
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Mirrors
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
with OnStar
ž
Your vehicle has an automatic dimming inside rearview
mirror. The mirror also contains OnStaržcontrols.
For more information about OnStarž, seeOnStarž
System on page 2-35.
O(On/Off):This button, located on the lower left side
of the mirror, is for the automatic dimming functions.
Mirror Operation
The automatic dimming feature is active each time the
vehicle is started.
To turn the automatic dimming feature on or off, press
and release the on/off button. The indicator light will
illuminate when this feature is active.
Cleaning the Mirror
When cleaning the mirror, use a paper towel or similar
material dampened with glass cleaner. Do not spray
glass cleaner directly on the mirror as that may cause
the liquid cleaner to enter the mirror housing.
Outside Power Heated Mirrors
The power mirror control is
on the driver's door
armrest and controls the
driver's side and
passenger's side mirrors.
Move the selector switch to the left or right to choose
the driver's side or passenger's side mirror, then use the
arrows located on the four-way control pad to adjust
the position of the mirror. Return the selector switch to
the center position when ®nished adjusting. This will
prevent unwanted mirror movement in case the control
pad is accidentally bumped while driving.
Your preferred mirror position can be stored with the
memory option. See
Memory Seat, Mirrors and Steering
Wheel on page 2-53.
For operation of the heated outside mirrors, see ªRear
Window Defoggerº under
Dual Climate Control
System on page 3-33.
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Luxury and Leisure Plan
·
All Direction and Connections Plan services
·Personal Concierge
OnStaržPersonal Calling
With OnStaržPersonal Calling, you have a safer way to
stay connected while driving. It's a hands-free wireless
phone that's integrated into your vehicle. You can place
calls nationwide using voice-activated dialing with no
contracts and no additional roaming charges. To ®nd out
more about OnStar
žPersonal Calling, refer to the
OnStaržuser's guide in your vehicle's glove box, or call
OnStaržat 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827).
OnStaržVirtual Advisor
With OnStaržVirtual Advisor you can listen to the news,
entertainment and informative topics, such as traffic
and weather reports. You are able to listen and reply to
your e-mail through your vehicle's speakers.
OnStaržSteering Wheel Controls
You can use the steering wheel controls with OnStarž.
The controls are located
on the left side of the
steering wheel.
Press the top part of the Talk button to use the voice
activated keypad while in a call using OnStar
žPersonal
Calling. For more information, refer to the OnStarž
user's guide in your vehicle's glove box, or call OnStarž
at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827).
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21. From outside the vehicle, push down on both rear
corners of the top to make sure it is completely
locked into place.
22. From inside the vehicle, reach behind the headrest
and gently pull the wings out a small amount. Then,
fold the front tonneau to the closed position.
23. Manually close the trunk.
Vehicle Personalization
Memory Seat, Mirrors and
Steering Wheel
Your vehicle is equipped with the memory package. The
controls for these features are located on the driver's
seat, and are used to program and recall memory
settings for the driver's seating positions.
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Use the following steps to program each button:
1. Adjust the driver's seat including the seatback
recliner, lumbar and head restraint, both outside
mirrors and the steering wheel to a comfortable
position.
2. Press and hold button 1 until two beeps are heard,
then release the button.
A second mirror, seating and steering wheel position
can be programmed by repeating the above steps and
pressing button 2 (for driver 2). Each time a memory
button is pressed and released, a single beep will sound.
Each time button 1 or 2 is pressed and released while
the vehicle is in PARK (P), the memory positions will be
recalled after a brief delay. If the vehicle is not in
PARK (P), the memory buttons must be pressed and
held to recall the stored positions.
When the engine is started, the seat, mirrors, and
steering wheel may automatically adjust to their
programmed positions.To stop recall movement of the memory feature at any
time, press one of the power seat controls, power
mirror control buttons, memory buttons, or power
steering column control.
Two personalized exit positions can be set by ®rst
recalling the driving position (by pressing 1 or 2), then
positioning the steering wheel and seat in the desired
exit positions and then pressing and holding the
exit button until two beeps are heard. With the vehicle in
PARK (P), the exit position for the previously set
driver can be recalled by pressing the EXIT button.
When you use the keyless access transmitter to unlock
you vehicle, automatic seat and steering wheel
movement to the exit position may occur. The numbers
on the back of the transmitter, 1 and 2, corresponds
to the numbers on the memory buttons.
Further programming for automatic seat and mirror
movement can be done using the Driver Information
Center (DIC).
For programming information, see
DIC Vehicle
Personalization on page 3-66.
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Instrument Panel Overview...............................3-2
Hazard Warning Flashers................................3-4
Other Warning Devices...................................3-4
Horn.............................................................3-5
Power Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering
Column......................................................3-5
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.........................3-5
Exterior Lamps.............................................3-22
Interior Lamps..............................................3-25
Head-Up Display (HUD).................................3-27
Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA)............3-30
Accessory Power Outlets...............................3-32
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter........................3-33
Climate Controls............................................3-33
Dual Climate Control System..........................3-33
Outlet Adjustment.........................................3-38
Passenger Compartment Air Filter...................3-38
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators............3-39
Instrument Panel Cluster................................3-40
Speedometer and Odometer...........................3-41
Trip Odometer..............................................3-41
Tachometer.................................................3-41
Safety Belt Reminder Light.............................3-41
Air Bag Readiness Light................................3-42
Air Bag Off Light..........................................3-43
Voltmeter Gage............................................3-44
Brake System Warning Light..........................3-45
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light.............3-46Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light . . .3-46
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage..................3-47
Tire Pressure Light.......................................3-48
Malfunction Indicator Lamp.............................3-48
Engine Oil Pressure Gage.............................3-52
Security Light...............................................3-52
Fog Lamp Light............................................3-53
Lights On Reminder......................................3-53
Fuel Gage...................................................3-54
Driver Information Center (DIC).......................3-55
DIC Controls and Displays.............................3-55
DIC Warnings and Messages.........................3-57
Other Messages...........................................3-65
DIC Vehicle Personalization............................3-66
Trip Computer................................................3-70
Oil Life Indicator...........................................3-70
Audio System(s).............................................3-70
Navigation/Radio System...............................3-71
Theft-Deterrent Feature..................................3-71
Audio Steering Wheel Controls.......................3-71
Radio Reception...........................................3-72
Care of Your CDs.........................................3-72
Care of Your CD Player................................3-72
Diversity Antenna System..............................3-73
XMŸ Satellite Radio Antenna System.............3-73
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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The main components of the instrument panel are the following:
A. Head-Up Display (HUD) Controls/Instrument Panel
Brightness Controls. See
Head-Up Display (HUD) on
page 3-27or ªInstrument Panel Brightnessº underInterior Lamps on page 3-25.
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See
Turn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-5.
C. Instrument Panel Cluster. See
Instrument Panel
Cluster on page 3-40.
D. Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever. See ªWindshield
Wipersº under
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
on page 3-5.
E. Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls/Interior
Lamps. See
DIC Controls and Displays on
page 3-55.
F. Air Outlets. See
Outlet Adjustment on page 3-38.
G. Hazard Warning Flasher Button. See
Hazard
Warning Flashers on page 3-4.
H. Voice Commands/Audio Controls. See
OnStarž
System on page 2-35orAudio Steering Wheel
Controls on page 3-71.
I. Adaptive Cruise Controls. See ªAdaptive Cruise
Control (ACC)º under
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
on page 3-5.J. Horn. See
Horn on page 3-5.
K. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. See
Audio Steering
Wheel Controls on page 3-71.
L. Ignition Switch. See
Ignition Positions on page 2-19.
M. Shift Lever. See
Automatic Transmission Operation
on page 2-23.
N. Traction Control Button. See
Traction Control
System (TCS) on page 4-9.
O. Passenger Air Bag Off Indicator. See
Air Bag Off
Light on page 3-43.
P. Retractable Hardtop Button. See
Retractable
Hardtop on page 2-44.
Q. Cupholders. See
Cupholder(s) on page 2-41.
R. Cigarette Lighter. See
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
on page 3-33.
S. Climate Controls. See
Dual Climate Control System
on page 3-33.
T. Audio/Navigation System. See
Navigation/Radio
System on page 3-71.
U. Glove Box. See
Glove Box on page 2-41.
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